Welcome to this week’s “What’s it Worth?”! As we emailed you yesterday, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced on Monday that "jury trial pilots” would take place in Suffolk and Westchester Counties in the coming weeks. Earlier today, we learned that civil jury trials...
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Insurance company’s refusal to pay may doom major retailer
It is a fundamental reality that any business in New York and across the nation must have a certain level of insurance to account for challenges that arise. People generally think this is related to an accident on the business premises, for a fire, theft or other...
Why is determining liability for security breaches so difficult?
In any business, technology is becoming the foundation. Everything is online or stored digitally and so all businesses require security systems and risk mitigation to prevent cyberattacks. According to Forbes, in 2019, there were almost 1500 data breaches....
Proper parking lot lighting important
There are many ways that someone could get hurt when visiting your business, and you hold liability for any injuries that occur. It is well worth it for you to assess the hazards in and around your business that could pose a problem and to find solutions to fix them....
What’s it Worth? September 8, 2020
We hope that you had a fantastic Labor Day! While we are sad to see the summer end, we are excited to jump into fall. Today’s announcement from Governor Como regarding the September 30th reopening of indoor dining in NYC has us very hopeful about the potential...
Financial company faces million-dollar data breach lawsuit
Individuals who entrust their private data to a major New York financial service typically expect that company to provide them with reasonable security that protects their information. However, when that trust is broken by a data breach, the financial institution may...
Reviewing statistics on medication errors
Every day, people across the U.S. suffer as a result of medication errors. Moreover, some people falsely attribute various hardships to medication errors and blame pharmacies for their challenges, even though other factors (such as pre-existing conditions) caused...
Where do medication errors stem from?
In New York, there is a tightly packed population density. Among the people there, it is easy to imagine that you might get lost in the shuffle of an overburdened medical care system. Unfortunately, errors born from negligence and mistakes can happen to anyone. Among...
What’s it Worth? August 26, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of “What’s it Worth?” The summer may be winding down but we are still seeing lots of settlements and even verdicts from around New York. We’re looking forward to an increase in virtual court conferences, mediations, and depositions post...
Does your insurance cover against protests?
2020's Summer has been one of uncertain outcomes, health concerns and protests — the protests of which have impacted a great deal of economic activity. The impact includes the occasional property damage resulting from the more extreme instances of civil unrest. As...
